What therapists, all other earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $77,610 | $37.31 | 370 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $122,120 | $58.71 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $74,790 | $35.96 | 80 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $81,470 | $39.17 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $88,330 | $42.47 | 40 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $79,040 | $38.00 | – |
Therapists, All Other in California earned a median of $81,760 a year ($39.31 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $77,930. The middle half earned $70,730 to $105,140.
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $122,120.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.